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Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
The Manufacture of Ribbons.

1t is known that the manufacture of
ribbons was fairly established in ST. Ell
enne, France, in the eleventh century, and
that the place remains to this day the
principal center of the industry. During
the persecution of the Huguenots in that
country many of the ST. Etienne oper-
atives went to Basic, Switzerland, and es-
tablished the industry there, where it be-
came second only to st. Etienne. The
third most important center was Coven-
try, Eng, but Crefeld and Vienna are
also large producing centers. To-day
there are manufactured in the United
States quite as many ribbons as are made
in st. Etienne. The product of SW1tZer-
land consists mainly of plain styles; that
of France largely of fine and fancy MILL
merry goods; that of Crefeld mainly of
black silk and black velvet ribbons, the
latter speciality; that of England largely
of plain goods; while the United States
tries everything with much success,
though dependent chiefly upon Europe for
the lead in styles.
1t is a curious fact that for 500 years
ribbons were worn mostly by men rather
than by women, especially during the
long period of effeminacy in the male at
tire. In the fifteenth to the seventeenth
centuries their use in England was re-
stricted to the royalty and gentry by
statute. In the time of Charles II and
James II the whole attire was covered
with ribbons. A fop in those days was
described as wearing more than would
stock half dozen shops or twenty coun-
try peddlers." 1t is another curious fact
that in the manufacture of ribbons the
self acting loom was in use 100 years be-
fore Cartwright's invention, and that in
more recent times little new has been
added in that branch of the silk industry.
Journal Fabrics.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Chart of Derelict Vessels

Another most important characteristic
of the chart is the attention which is given
to the positions of wrecked vessels. After
a vessel has been abandoned you know it
seldom goes directly to the bottom. AL
most submerged such ''derelicts," as they
have been called, will remain afloat for
months. After the masts have disap-
peared there is seldom anything to indi-
cate to approaching vessels that such a
dangerous obstruction is in their paths.
A collision with one of these waterlogged
wrecks would simply mean instant de-
struction. So the photographic Office re-
quests each vessel to notify it of the loca-
ton of these 'derelicts. Their positions
are then given in the monthly chart, and
captains can be on the lookout and avoid
them. May chart is dotted with such OBJ
structions.
have traced on these maps the course
of derelict for months. One in particu-
lar remember. The schooner Twenty
one Friends was wrecked just off the Del
aware capes last spring, two years ago.
She drifted out into the gulf stream, was
carried clear across to Ireland, and then
being blown by the wind out of the inf1u-
ence of that ocean current, was carried
toward the coast of Spain, where it was
lost. doubt not but that it formed fire
wood for some of the Spaniards along the
coast. Being lumber laden they must
have secured a prize indeed. There are
other interesting things which might be
told about the photographic chart, but
there isn't enough space here.-Observer
in PHILADELPHIA Call
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
The StringencY Over.

New York, July 1.-The World says: Fri
day was day that has long been waited for
in Wall street. 1t was the day on which fell
due S75, 000, 900 interest and dividend pay
ments. 1t was day on which legitimate
profits were divided; but, more than that, it
represents, as is believed, the end, temporarily
at least, of the great stringency of money. A
large part of the payment finds its way into
the banks, and thus into the street The $751;
DOC, 900 represents interest payments of the
United States, already partly anticipated,
amounting to 50, SIG, 900; interest payments of
railroads, amounting to $50, 600, 900; dividend
payments by railroads. besides interest and
dividend payments of states, cities, banks,
manufacturing, insurance companies, and the
like. OF course, all this money is not dis
bursed in day, but it became due Friday,
and will be paid on demand.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Cured of Hero Worship,

When Herbert Spencer was in this
country o certain workingman admirer,
who had acquired an intense hero wor-
ship of him, followed him many miles in
order to enjoy the supreme honor of a rec
ignition and grasp of the hand. He
finally succeeded in surprising him among
the Vermont hills and entered the parlor
of his hotel while the nurse was absent.
Shave I the honor at last of greeting Her
bert Spencer9" said he. "That is my
name" was the severe English reply. II
consider you the chief of human benefac-
tors" continued the man, "and all the
more do I congratulate you, now that our
American publishers are able to produce
such cheap editions of your grand books
that they are reaching the humble homes
of the poor, where they were formerly
strangers" "But what becomes of the
poor writer" shouted Mr.. Spencer as he
arose in rage and turned upon his visitor.
At this point the nurse rushed in and
elected the poor workingman, who, as he
descended the back stairs, was followed
by savage echoes of "Piratesl Piratesm
His hero had fallen with a crash, and he
wondered in his disappointment and cha
grin if there was anything left in this
world that commercial considerations
would not touch.-Boston Globe.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Serving Robbers in Excellent Style.

A letter from Mexico tells how band
of robbers were effectually disposed OF.
While they were ransacking a town a
dozen men ran to the shore, cut small
holes in the boats in which the robbers
came and plugged them with mud. The
boats were launched and the marauders
sec out on their return voyage. Before
going a mile, however, the water began
to soften the clay, and the huge log dug
outs began to fill. Every effort was made
to reach the shore, but the openings in
creased rapidly, and soon the boats were
full of water and the occupants were
obliged to jump overheard and cling to the
sides of their submerged crafts to keep
from drowning About daylight a COM
pany of 100 men set out in boats to the
spot where the half drowned men were
still hanging to their crafts. Some, how
ever, had lost their hold and had sunk to
the bottom, while the othere were SO ex-
hausted that they were unable to make
any resistance. The fishermen attacked
them, and soon not a robber was left to
tell the tale of their defeat. Their booty
was all recovered. -Pittsburg Dispatch.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Bankers Goodness at a Fire.

ION one occasion / was called to the
burning of an asylum for the insane, f"
said an old physician, "to treat several
patients who had been injured or pros
trated by the fire. While applying re-
storatives one woman sprang from the cot
on which she had been lying and darted
back into the long, low basement hall in
the burning building. This was filled
with smoke, and / knew she would soon
drop helpless to the floor and probably
perish, because where was the man who
would risk his own life to save the life of
lunatic?
"While this question was in my mind
and before had fully recovered from the
shock of the woman's act, a banker stand
ing near mo, who had no interest In the
institution and no interest in any of the
patients, dipped his handkerchief in a
bucket of water standing near, tied it
over his face with a quiet, quick move
ment, and, running to the entrance of the
hall, dropped fiat on the floor and crept
rapidly into the volume of smoke. 1t
seemed q foolhardy act at the time, but
several of the bystanders moved to the
entrance of the hall, and dropped on their
hands and knees awaiting developments.
In few minutes they discovered the fig
ure Of the banker coming slowly toward
the entrance, and pushing their way in
they drew him and his burden out.
81 knew that the man who had himself
so well in hand in the terrific confusion
incident to great calamity as to remem-
Der the rule for going through room
filled with smoke, and who was courage
Gus enough to attempt the rescue of an
unfortunate woman under such circum-
stances, would be invaluable in q case
where even a DOCTORS nerves needed brac-
ing up. There were times when wanted
this man present, and his mere presence
always helped me. "-Chicago Inter Ocean
"Curbstone Crayons."
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
What Horses to Breed,

Breeding desirable class of horses is
profitable branch of farm industry. Good
draft horses are being bred in large num-
bers to meet the demand for heavy horses,
for draft purposes, in the cities.
In the draft horses there are the Clydes-
dales, French draft and English shire,
and they are widely distributed over the
western country. The French draft or
Percherons are probably the most numer-
Gus, the Clydesdales next, the English
draft the least numerous of all. These
last, says Michigan Farmer, are, how
ever, finding favor to cross on farm mares,
and producing horse admirably adapted
to ordinary farm work The Clydes and
French draft make an excellent cross on
large mares. Superior buggy horses find
a ready sale at good prices. Good blood,
giving speed and style, is the desideratum
here
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
INDICATED His Domestic Honor.

MARQUETTE, Mich. July 2.-Late Thurs
day night A A. kirkpatrick, formerly con-
ductor on the Chicago & Northwestern road
at Escanaba, shot John Edwards. Wednes-
day night kirkpatrick came home and found
Edwards in the house with his wife
Edwards fled, when kirkpatrick forced a
confession from his wife, duplicating Ed
wards and several other men. Searching
for Edwards he met him. and Immediately
opened fire. Four shots were fired, three
taking effect Kirkpatrick gave himself up,
and was admitted to bail. Edwards is now
in the hospital. 1t is said that Kirkpatrick
nearly pounded the life out of his faithless
wife. Two or three other men may be treated
to the same dose from tho thoroughly en-
ragged husband The woman has skipped
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
MUTABiLlTY.

In eastern annals we are told
This story of king of old,
Whose hope was high, whose heart elate,
When fortune favored crown and state,
Whose spirit bowed in dark despair,
When adverse murmurs rent the dir.
From those who to his smile espied,
He as a birthday gift desired
sentence brief to grace his ring
That solace and advice would bring.
Wise words were sought by sage and seer,
But naught could comfort him or cheer
His daughter knelt before the throne,
And gave to him an emerald stone
On which was traced in letters bright,
''This, too, will pass" The maid was right;
Her choice of words so pleased the king,
He had them craven on his ring.
"Ths, too, will pass" he humbly said,
When fields were won and kingdom spread,
"This, too, will pass, +" he meellly cried,
When treason's plots his patience tried,
And trusting in this sentence true,
Was free from joy or care undue.
Toronto Mail.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Gone Under for 500. 900.

LOUISVILLE, July 1.-The Giant Tobacco
company filed a deed of general assignment
in the county clerks office to the Fidelity
Trust and Safety Vault company. The in
strument recites that the company is in
debted to various persons and is unable to
meet its liabilities and consequently wants
its assets prorated. The instrument is signed
by the president, John Middleton, and Will
lam b Dick, the secretary. The style of the
firm was formerly Middleton & Co., COM
posed of John Middleton, w. B Dick,
George G. Brown, and Hugh l. Barrett.
1t was Incorporated in 1866 but the firm has
been in operation for long series of years
1t is one of the largest manufactures of the
sort in the city. No schedule was filed. The
liabilities are placed in a general way at
500, 600, whilC the assets are nominally the
same.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
ROSSER ON JUBAL EARLY.
His Opinion of the Latter as a Topogra-


His Opinion of the Latter as a Topogra-
phica1 Engineer.
NEW YORK, July 4.-Gen. Thomas L. Ros-
ger, of Virginia, is staying at the Victoria
hotel, having came to this city to see his son
off to Europe Saturday. The young man,
who is 10 years of age, is en- route to Germany
to pursue his studies. s-4.,..5.
When called upon by United Press re-
porter Gen. Rosser was not inclined to talk
with regard to the recent controversy be-
tween himself and Gems. Phil Sheridan and
Early. His first criticism of Early were in
an entirely friendly spirit, but because he
(Rosser) did not think Gen. Early good to-
biographical engineer the latter became angry.
~ saw him studying a map of the
battlefield once" said Gen. Rosser, "and be-
cause he could not find certain road ON the
map he called an aide who informed him that
he had just rode through it, did liar. He
never could size up country for himself,
and was helpless without maps. -
@But don't want any controversy with
him. He is an old man now, decrepit alike
In body end in mind. As to Gen. Sheridan,
Gen. Rosser said, mo one could tell how
much he was to blame for the ravages COM
mitted by his command, but that it would
have been cruel for Gen. Sheridan to have
narrowed the feelings of those persons whose
entire possessions had been swept away BY
his soldiers by triumphal trip up the valley
he had SO mercilessly oYeryun."
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Soap in the Holy LanC

The Introduction of soap is doing much
to civilize the people of the Holy Land.
A large soap factory has been established
on the site Of the ancient Sechem, and the
people are beginning to use it on their
persons instead of trying to eat it as they
did at first. Along with the introduction
of soap other reforms are going on.
Bethlehem has been rebuilt, and the
streets are lighted with gas. Cesarea is
becoming the headquarters of big olive oil
spectators. Corner lots in Joppa are
going up with a rush, and real estate in
Mount Carmel is largely held by specu-
lators for an advance. The ladies of
Jesusalem take all the Partisan fashion
journals, and know all about the latest
styles of hair dressing.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
THE CRIMINAL CALENDAR.
SHOCKING IMMORTALITY OF A GERMAN
FAMILY IN CHICAGO.

A Cowardly Fiend Causes the Death of a
ChiId-Mysterious Assassination in Gin
kansas Lynching-Other Minor Grimm
alitics.
CHICAGO, July 4-Conrad GottSchalk and
Catherine Hecker, his wife's sister, were each
held in 81. 500 to the grand jury Saturday
morning by Justice C. ]. White for adultery.
Gottschalk, his wife and her sister all lived
together at 521 West Sixteenth street. The
relations charged have been kept up for the
last three years. The seven children all call
Gotschalk father, but two of them acknowl-
edge Miss Hecker for their mother and five
Mrs. Gottschalk. This state of affairs might
have continued undisturbed for an indefinite
length of time had not Mrs. Gottschalk
rebelled-not out of jealousy OF
her sister, but because her husband beat her
more savagely than usual Thursday night.
After loosening her front teeth and backing
her eye he turned her out of doors, and she
complained to the police.
Officer Curtis investigated the case and
found that Gottschalk and Miss Hecker came
from Frankfort on the Main about five years
ago. and have been living as husband and
wife ever since She has borne him two chill
dren in that time About three years ago
Mrs. Gottschalk came over with her children
and joined the family, explicitly allowing
things to go on as they were, so she says.
The oldest boy said to the officer, pointing to
the other children: my fadsr Is deir fadsr,
but deir mudder is my mudder's sister"
Gottschalk did not hesitate to declare that
the apparent state Of affairs was the real one.
"Pfe got fife children init dis vomans and dive
init dot vomans. 1 kin geeb 'em all rignd /
mage 81 day, and dots enough. Dey's only
den of u.s. Twendy cents abiece-hain'd dot
enough?'
Mrs. Gottschalk has been a very handsome
woman, but her sister is as hornely as the
proverbial hedge fence. Gottschalk is
stpidl ooking, low browed peasant, and does
not seem to think he has been doing anything
very much out of the way. In addition to
being held over he was fined 500 for beating
his wife
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
A Priest with q Mustache.

At the opening of the church at Cannes,
built in memory of the late duke of AL
bany, the priest who read the lessons wore
o mustache. The prince of Wales, to
whom he was introduced, observing the
hirsute appendage to the clerical upper
lip, suggested that the ornament should be
removed. The suggestion was carried
out. The royal rebuke of modern Gus
tom which some persons have adopted of
wearing mustache or shaving either
cheek or chin or both is commendable. A
priest should either shave clean or not
shave at all. He should certainly not trim
his face like dragon, attractive though
it may be to the female portion of his con-
gregation. London Truth.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
To Revise the Jewish Tenets.

PrrrsBURG, July 1.-THE coming conclave
of the rabbis Of the Jewish church of Amer
lea, which will begin its deliberations here
on Friday, July 8, will be one of the most
important ever held in this country, and from
the work already mapped out for action tho
results will undoubtedly have lasting effect
on the tenets of the followers of the Jewish
faith in America. 1t is expected that there
will be not less than $50 delegates in attend
ance, representing every state in the union,
and it will be representative of both the ortho-
dox and reform branches of the faith. Not
only will the most eminent rabbis be here but
they will be accompanied by the presidents
and leading members of the largest congre-
cations in the bigger cities.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Doesn't Think Hill Is In the Race.

NEW YORK, July 4.-Senator John Sher-
man said in an interview that he did not
know whether the presidents battle-flag
order would hurt him or not, but he thought
he would be nominated, and added: "Gov. Hill
is not known. He is known rs u New York
politician, of course, but mean Us candi-
date for the presidency" He expressed the
opinion that the Republican party would win
in 1888 and that Governor Foraker would be
re slected this fall
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
The Lives of ships.

The lives of ships are more precarious
than those of mortals. They perish at the
annual rate of about thirty in the 1000,
whereas our general chances are one
third better. But these losses of ships
carry with them the lives of many brave
men; with the wrecks above enumerated
14,878 seamen were lost and 1919 pas
sengers. In this bald statement what
vistas of suffering, incapacity, careless
ness, negligence, misfortune and heroism.
are opened up!-Scribners' Magazine.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Five Quarrel; Four Dend.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, July 4-The Hough-
ton brothers Friday become involved in a
quarrel with the Pains, father and son.
Shooting began, and resulted i'll the death Of
Pain. senior, and of the Houghton brothers,
and the fatal wounding Of young Pain The
other Houghton brother is in jail. The quar-
rel is said to have leen caused by the re-
fusal of the Pains to join in a scheme Of the
Houghtons to rob Santa f., train. All
parties belong in the territory.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Collision-One Life Lost.

GAINESVILLE, Ohio, July AT McCon-
nellsville, Friday night, the steamer Bessie
Siler, towing barge, ran down a skiff con-
tanning Hector Mclean and wife, James II.
Andrews and the Misses Grimes. The men
were rowing across the bow Of the steamer,
intending to get into the swell of the waves,
and did not notice the barge. All were res
cued except Miss Anna Grimes, who is
thought to have been crushed in the col
lision. She is the daughter of the Rev. w.
NJ. Grimes of the Presbyterian church.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Killed by the Train.

SIMULTANEOUSLY, Mass, July A.
George johnson and William Bishop, while
driving milk team across the railroad track
Saturday morning, were struck by train.
The horse was killed and the wagon wrecked.
During the month of June the eastward
movement of -four through Buffalo fell off
NS, SIS barrels, while grain increased 5,507,-
1872 bushels.
Senator Don Cameron will celebrate the
Fourth of July in philanthropic way He
will entertain 800 poor children at his place
near Washington.
At Chatham, N. j., Friday morning, John
Wilson fired at but missed his little daughter,
then shot his wife dead, and Immediately
blew out his brains
The Rev. William West, Methodist pastor
1t Chosterton, Ind, has eloped with his fe-
male servant, Susie Beck, aged 10, deserving
mis- wife and six children.
1t has lately been discovered that an Italian
nobleman, who frequented the most exclusive
London society and clubs at night, sells tin
ware from handcart in the suburbs during
;he day.
The American Cotton Seed Oil Trust COM
pany ordered quarterly dividends of but per
cent. at its meeting Friday at New York.
The result was that the stock fell off per
cent. in yrice.
At Brazil, Ind, Thursday, two men were
Instantly killed, Burt Claburn by falling
slate and Gowan Armstrong by lightning.
Three men were fatally injured, one in a
nine, the others on the track.
Owing to the reduction of receipts, due to
the prohibitory law, the internal revenue Of
ice of Mississippi has been transferred to
the louisiana Office. The receipts have
fallen below So, 900, and are decreasing an
nually.
A rather unfavorable report on crop condi-
lions has just been issued by the territorial
statistican of Dakota. Hot winds have
proved injurious. Corn averages 100 per
cent, with an increased acreage, while
the condition Of spring wheat is but Sc per
cent.
President Cleveland has approved the &C
don of the court-martial in convicting Lieut..
James II. q. Wilcox, Seventh cavalry, of
duplicating his pay accounts, and he has
been dismissed from the army and will serve
for two years in the Minnesota penitentiary
In close confinement.
Miss Flora E. Harkins, daughter of an
eminent Quaker preacher of Raisin Valley,
drove to Adrian, Mich, Thursday, and made
some purchases. In the evening her buggy
was found on the lake shore bridge, and
pinned to the seat was an envelope bearing
the words: II am tired Of life; look for me
in the river The body has not been re-
covered.
After the special Volante- Tyrant match
race at ST. Louis last year, the Fair associa-
tion gave Lucky" Baldwin but $4,000, one
hall. of the stakes, and has since refused to
give him any more. Baldwin claims the race
was under special contract and that the rules
governing walk-oyers do not apply to this
case, and Friday entered suit against the
Fair association for 81, $50, the other half OF
the stake.
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Score One for Gladstone,

LONDON, July An the parliamentary
election to fill the vacancy in the Spalding
division of. Lincolnshire, the Gladstonians
have gained a seat Their candidate, Mr..
HALEY Stewart defeated Mr.. Tryon, the Con-
sentative and Liberal -Unionist nominee, by
vote of 5, ITO to 4,S63. In the last election
Mr. Stewart was defeated by the Hon. M. E.
G. Finch Hatton, Conservative, by major
ity of 27S, the vote being 1861 to 1873. In
the present election the total was 439 larger,
and the Gladstonian candidates majority is
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06

MILWAUKEE, July 4.-Between 10 and
o'clock Saturday Alfred Rauginski, drug
clerk employed in the pharmacy of W. H.
Cramer, TIA Franklin street, committed sui
eide by taking poison. The young man
was about % years of age, and had been in
America only three months After taking
the drug the young man told bis employer
what he had done and then, saying good-by
to him, fell over and died No cause can be
asfipned for his rash deed
Morris tribune., 1887-07-06
Irving to Keep in Fashion.

READING, Pa, July 4.-The grand jury,
which for two weeks has been investigating
the charges of corruption and mismanage
ment against county officials, presented a
scatching report against the accused officers.
They say that they have indicted ten tax COL
lectors for retaining over $25, 900 belonging
to the county and using the county funds for
private gain. The county commissioners and
treasurer are charged by the jury with gross
criminality in allowing such state Of affairs
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